User Manual

Intel® NUC 12 Compute Element Product Specification
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2.6 Antenna Connection
The NUC 12 Compute Element wireless module does not have any antennas connected. For
wireless and Bluetooth* operation appropriate antennas will be required. Depending on the
enclosure design internal or external antennas can be supported. Figure 6 shows the location of
the two antenna connectors on the Mylar side.
Figure 6. Location of the Antenna Connectors
The wireless module uses a standard 2x2 mm size RF micro coaxial receptacle (connector) with an
outer diameter of 1.5 mm as defined in the PCI-E M.2 Specification. Specific plugs should be
selected to suit the assembly allowable mating height and cable diameter. Refer to the PCI-E M.2
Specification for the minimum requirements of the compatible RF connectors and mating plugs.
• Receptacle physical outline is 2mm x 2mm x 0.6mm
• Receptacle outer diameter is 1.5mm